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Incoming students and families listen to a speaker at the 2022 New Student Convocation ceremony.

When we invited you to become a Billiken, it was not just to enroll at SLU and graduate but to thrive and be the architects of your own Billiken experiences. The work and learning that will take place inside the classroom are huge, but we are deeply committed to helping you develop as a whole person."

鈥� Sarah Cunningham, Ed.D., former Saint Louis University vice president for student development

New Student Convocation and Family Welcome

We officially welcome students and their families to Saint Louis University each year at New Student Convocation. You鈥檒l hear from SLU administration, faculty, staff and students as you become a true Billiken.

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Saint Louis University President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., addresses incoming Billikens at the 2022 New Student Convocation ceremony.

Convocation is one of the first opportunities for the entire new class of Billikens to develop a sense of cohesion and identity. Members of the SLU community will share what being a Billiken has meant to them and what they hope it will mean for you.

2024 Convocation

The fall Saint Louis University convocation ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m., Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Chaifetz Arena. Students should enter at Gate A, and the public should enter at Gate B. You will be able to watch the livestream here or on SLU's official Facebook page.

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